Brazil falls to 9th in Americas

Following a 2-0 series loss against Germany Brazil’s World Ranking has suffered with the world’s fifth largest country falling to 45th in the world. The new ranking sees Brazil falling behind both Trinidad & Tobago and Colombia to be 9th in the Americas.

Prior to facing Germany Brazil was already ranked below Paraguay. Falling further yet retaining a place in the Americas Rugby Cup, ahead of lower ranked countries, begs the question of how to incorporate others. While it is yet to be confirmed it has previously been stated by Agustín Pichot that a second division will be established down the track.

Brazil, though, could yet end the year ranked higher. The Tupis will be facing Colombia this coming Saturday in a test match in São Paulo. Colombia enter the match in fine shape having recently won the South American B Championship by defeating Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. Brazil, in contrast, are winless in 2015.

Also playing rugby this weekend were Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama. None of them, however, are listed in the World Rankings. Costa Rica is nonetheless an affiliated member of World Rugby. Fellow Central American republics Belize, Honduras and Nicaragua are others who could become future members.

# Americas Rankings Pts
1 Argentina 82,59
2 USA 68,66
3 Canada 62,65
4 Uruguay 62,11
5 Chile 57,34
6 Paraguay 50,46
7 Colombia 47,58
8 Trinidad and Tobago 47,48
9 Brazil 47,36
10 Guyana 44,88
11 Mexico 43,61
12 Cayman Islands 42,87
13 Bermuda 40,03
14 Venezuela 39,77
15 Peru 39,51
16 Barbados 37,39
17 Jamaica 36,99
18 St. Vincent and the Grenadines 36,84
19 Bahamas 34,55

 

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Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

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